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Pancreatic Cancer Webcasts

Listen to the latest news and issues about pancreas cancer presented by SCCA expert physicians on the Patient Power Radio Show.

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer - 8/10/2012
Michael McCanell, a 75-year-old retired military colonel, was surprised with a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. He reported a feeling of fatigue to his primary care physician who recommended an endoscopy. This test confirmed a tumor. After minimally invasive surgery for pancreatic cancer, Michael is doing well and enrolled in a clinical trial. In this video, Michael's doctor, Venu Pillarisetty, talks about the advantages of minimally invasive surgery for patients with pancreatic cancer.

Surgical Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer - 3/21/2011
Pancreatic cancers are very difficult to detect and are often found in advanced forms, making therapy tricky. In this program, Dr. Venu Pillarisetty discusses the various surgical approaches used for treatment, and when the inclusion of chemotherapy and radiation are necessary. You'll also hear from Stan Barer, who recently underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic Cancer and Pre-Cancer: A Diagnosis and Treatment Update - October 6, 2010
While it is a serious disease, pancreatic cancer is relatively rare and often difficult to detect. In this Patient Power program, Dr. Joo Ha Hwang, a gastroenterologist at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, discusses the evaluation and treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. You'll also hear from Dorothy, a pancreatic cancer survivor, who is doing well today.

Smart Treatment Approaches for Pancreatic Cancer - March 11, 2009
Join Dr. Sunil Hingorani and Andrew Schorr as they discusses with why pancreas cancer is so difficult to diagnosis and what options patients have for treatment.

Dr. Sunil Hingorani Interviewed About Justice Ginsburg's Recent Surgery for Pancreas Cancer - February 5, 2009
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 75, one of only two women to ever serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, had surgery Thursday, Feb. 4, for pancreas cancer. SCCA's Dr. Sunil Hingorani, a leading pancreas cancer specialist and a researcher at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, lends his perspective to Justice Ginsburg's situation and the latest thinking in pancreas cancer in general.